by Michelle Medlock Adams While doing research for my latest book, Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible Truths, Fun Facts, and More! (TommyNelson, 2019), I realized that we can learn a lot from our dinosaur friends. Here are three “Dino Do’s” for my fellow children’s writers.
Do be like a Compsognathus (comp-sog-NAYTH-us). This little dinosaur, about the size of a chicken, worked smarter, not harder. Though he chased after and munched on small prey, sometimes he watched and waited, letting the more powerful predators kill unsuspecting dinos. Then the Compsognathus would sneak in and snack on the dead animals. It’s not that this dino was lazy; it was cunning.
Do be like a Corythosaurus (ko-RITH-o-SORE-us)--The Corythosaurus had exceptional eyesight and hearing and used those senses to survive. You’ll have to do the same if you want to survive and thrive in the children’s book world.
Do be like a Utahraptor (Yoo-tah-RAP-tor)--Experts believe Utahraptors stayed together throughout their lives, hunting in packs, and surviving by working together.
So, be like a dinosaur and grow your writing career as big as a Patagotitan.
12 Comments
11/8/2018 06:04:25 pm
Of course! Thanks for your encouraging comment!
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Suzy Leopold
11/8/2018 10:16:01 am
Thank you for sharing some dandy dinosaur writerly advice.
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Teri Bair
11/10/2018 11:15:13 am
Dinosaurs are so loved by kids! I think it is the mystery of them.
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11/10/2018 01:40:04 pm
I love Love Love that I’ve found Nonfiction Ninjas. I’m learning much and gaining insights as well as finding great books for my grandkids!!! Thx, all!!!
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11/11/2018 05:40:45 pm
This group of writers is amazing, Elaine. I’m learning tons from them.
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11/10/2018 04:06:18 pm
Your dinosaur devotions book sounds like a fun and inspiring read--for kids and adults! Thanks for sharing. :)
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11/17/2018 04:54:56 pm
I've always been fascinated by dinosaurs and loved teaching about them to my elementary students. I think it's terrific that you're tying in dino traits with helpful writing tips and I think it's especially cool that you wrote a devotional book focused on dinos.
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